Literary/Rhetorical Devices, Etc.

Rhetorical device in which a word/expression is repeated at the beginning of a number of sentences, clauses, or phrases.

The purpose of a _______ is to be a single statement that guides the focus of an essay.

The central idea or message of a work is known as the __________.

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in close proximity is:

Which of the following is an appeal to common sense, data, and facts?

The order of words in a sentence, which often influences how the reader perceives the idea, is:

Expression of truths or generalizations about human existence by means of symbolic fictional figures and their actions

A literary device that reflects the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work

An author's word choice is also known as:

Repeated syntactical similarities introduced for rhetorical effect

The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader

Ordinary language which is not written in meter is known as:

Which of the following is a reference to emotion, particularly pity, sympathy, and compassion?

The presentation of ideas that are intentionally vague to allow many interpretations is:

Language that is demonstrative of a particular place or region is known as:

Use of words or images to represent specific concepts, people, objects, or events

A satirical imitation of a work that intends to ridicule the style, subject, or both is: 

Words that lend unity and cohesion to a piece of writing are known as:

The literal definition of a word, as opposed to its emotional association, is known as _______.

A noun or noun phrase that clarifies, identifies, describes, or otherwise renames another noun or noun phrase

Repetition of vowel sounds without repetition of consonants

A comparison of two things that are ALIKE is known as a:

The emotional associations surrounding a word, which may differ from its definition, are:

Miss Roderick's juniors will do amazing on the Unit Test because they

The use of sensory details that evoke a specific emotion in describing an object is:

Something that is intended to teach a moral lesson is also known as:

Placing two or more things side by side to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect

Repetition of consonant sounds within a group of words

An exaggeration that is made for dramatic effect is known as:

A reference to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work where the reader may be familiar

Which of the following is an appeal to authority, religion, morality, or justice?